Daycare Kitchen Assistant!

Kids & Company Ltd•O’Fallon, MO

8d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? At Inspire Early Education, we foster a joyful, inclusive learning environment where both children and educators thrive. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and the magic of early learning. We're currently seeking experienced and caring individuals to join our team as Kitchen Assistants. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking in the kitchen.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED equivalency required
1 - 2 years of Kitchen Assistant-related experience
Valid driver's license and a clean driver’s abstract.
Current Food Handler Certification or willing to get
Clear background checks and up-to-date health assessments.
Ability to push, pull and lift to 45 pounds
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to take initiative and problem-solve effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with vulnerable populations
Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Daily Duties include heating food, assembling snacks, cutting fruit/ vegetables, portioning, dishwashing, and delivering food to the classrooms.
Responsible for assisting the Cook in preparing meals and snacks for children with special dietary needs
Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including maintaining temperature logs.
Complies with all health regulations and the company’s best practices
Follow proper washing and sanitizing procedures for all dishware after collection from classrooms
Upkeep kitchen cleaning schedule, including dishwashing, daily, weekly, and monthly duties
Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the daycare centers.